The Man Who Thought He Was A Baboon
A dark comedy by Somi De Souza at the Drayton Arms Theatre in South Kensington, five nights as part of GrimFest 2026.
Production artwork courtesy of Pulp House.
The Man Who Thought He Was A Baboon plays at the Drayton Arms Theatre from Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 October 2026, at 7.30pm each night. It is written and directed by Somi De Souza, presented by Pulp House, and runs as part of GrimFest 2026, the theatre's October season of dark and twisted work.
What it is about
As a teenager, Hugo howled at the moon like a wolf, and the punishment his family gave him became a shame he vowed to keep secret. Years later he lives a quiet life with his wife, Summer, until a large inheritance changes things. Summer and the newly hired village doctor begin, carefully, to convince Hugo that he is a baboon. The organisers describe it as darkly comic and twisted.
Who is in it
The cast is Gilbert Glenn Brown, Somi De Souza and Richard Pope, with Ed Gliniecki as narrator. The production integrates the work of the visual artist Vivien Delta.
Practical details
The Drayton Arms Theatre is the room above the Drayton Arms pub at 153 Old Brompton Road. The theatre lists the running time as 75 minutes for the first act and 30 minutes for the second, an age guidance of 12, and standard tickets at £13. The content warning is for some implied violence and occasional profanity.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Man Who Thought He Was A Baboon on?
Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 October 2026, at 7.30pm each evening, at the Drayton Arms Theatre in London SW5.
How much are tickets?
The theatre lists standard tickets at £13. Booking is through the Drayton Arms Theatre website.
Is it suitable for children?
The theatre gives an age guidance of 12 and warns of some implied violence and occasional profanity.
Tickets at the Drayton Arms Theatre
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